Retro Gaming Discussion Show

Mar 06 2025 485 ep. 74 mins 3.6k
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355 - Firebird: The Silver 250 Range

Mar 06 2025 126 mins  
Almac and Kingy take a trip back to the era when budget games for 8-bit micros had us kids impulsively spending our pocket money on these affordable cassettes. Firebird was Telecomsoft's foray into the world of video games, eventually growing into a company that released both budget and full-price titles. The games covered in this episode: Zulu (C64) Booty (ZX Spectrum, Amstrad

354 - Atari Jaguar : Do The Math

Feb 07 2025 138 mins  
Almac returns as host and tries to convince Drisky, Bob and you why you should give the Atari Jaguar a go. So come join us as we do the Math and dive in to some of the best games on the systems. Links: Donkey Kong Junior: https://www.twitch.tv/rayfinkel Homebrew / New Games: https://www.gooddealgames.com/inventory/Atari Jaguar.html https://songbird-productions.com/product-categ

353 - The 80's

Jan 23 2025 137 mins  
Garron and Kingy return with a continuation of their memories journey which they began with the previous episode covering the 70's. View this decade through their eyes, and the nonsense they got up to along with them discussing the era at the start of the decade and where it went. Show notes: Nice and Nasty Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mamemeister-video-gaming-ramb

352 - Galloping Ghost

Jan 10 2025 131 mins  
Join us as the new host, Almac, tells Drisky and Kingy all about his incredible trip to Galloping Ghost in Chicago, the world's biggest arcade. Not only does he detail what it is like to visit and how it compares to other arcade venues, but he also highlights seven interesting and unique titles for us all to play. Games Covered: Time Traveller by SEGA Dynamite Dux by SEGA Escape

351 - 8-bit Underdogs: The Acorn Electron

Dec 14 2024 125 mins  
At last, RGDS returns with another 8-bit Underdog episode. This time we are covering the Acorn Electron. Joining Kingy is Almac, who owned one back in the day. The games covered: Thrust Way of the Exploding Fist Pengi Yie Are Kung Fu Starship Command Citadel Imogen Bug Eyes Las of the Free Eddie Kidd's Jump Challenge Astroplumber Corporate Climber Show Notes: Intellivision PCB

350 - The Spectrum

Nov 29 2024 143 mins  
It's been the buzz of the moment. Retro Games Ltd have recently released their latest micro computer replication. Following on the success of the C64 mini/maxi, the Amiga 500 mini and the Atari 400, Sinclair fans celebrated as The Spectrum was dispatched to thousands of loving homes (in time for Christmas). Join Drisky and Kingy as they discuss the system, its included games and su

349 - GBA Gems Vol 1

Nov 10 2024 96 mins  
Drisky and Garron, chat through six hidden gems on the GBA for our listeners to enjoy. Games are: Drill Dozer Ninja Cop (AKA Ninja Five-O) Iridion II Astro Boy: Omega Factor Car Battler Joe Sabre Wulf Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel with video versions of the podcast https://www.youtube.com/@RGDSPodcast-qw6mw We have loads of cool stuff already and stacks of grea

348 - Game, Watch, Hack: The Ultimate Gift

Oct 24 2024 142 mins  
Following on from the last episode about Arcade Club, the Drisky and Kingy promised to do an episode on the lovely gift they received at the meetup. The lads go through the list of their favourite games that were cram-packed into the hacked Game & Watch systems they received. Games on the episode: 1. Magical Puzzle Popolis (GG) [Drisk] 2. The Castle (SG-1000) [Kingy] 3. Mole Mania

347 - 2024 Arcade Club Meetup

Oct 06 2024 132 mins  
It was the annual meetup in September this year at Arcade Club. It was our best yet, with so many great friends of the show making a brilliant effort to come to the event. We are blessed with the most excellent of listeners. So, join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about the weekend and cover 6 amazing games that stood out on this particular weekend. The games are: Motos Solar Fox Vi

Retro Picks: PC Engine

Sep 13 2024 113 mins  
The RGDS Team return with another celebration of the wonderful PC Engine. Join Drisky and Kingy as they chat about 6 chosen titles on this amazing console. This episodes games: Shockman Keith Courage in the Alpha Zone Boxy Boy The Legendary Axe Victory Run Bonks Revenge As discussed, the RGDS meetup at Arcade Club in Bury is on the 20th and 21st of September. It's always a grea